Work Experience

Adjunct Faculty, College of Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Learning Design and Technology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, 1/2016 to present.
• Educate and provide technological and academic training to students
• Ensure students are aware of the competencies necessary for all objectives in the syllabus
• Design and carry out a lesson plan for each class taught that recognizes students’ abilities, learning styles, etc. and provides accommodation for individual students differences
• Analyze outward signs of problems that students may have that inhibit their achievement and take appropriate action
• Provide ongoing student advisement and academic counseling
• Use a variety of modalities during instruction (discussion, group work, mini-lectures, question and answer, etc.) to support active learning and student engagement
• Use a variety of means of both formative and summative evaluation to support student abilities (cooperative learning, reports, and teamwork)
• Ensure all grades and attendance are maintained

 

Instructional Designer, eLearning Design and Innovation Group (eLDIG), Smeal College of Business, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, 6/2015 to present.

• Apply the knowledge of learning science and instructional design to assist faculty in the design and development of online, blended, and face-to-face teaching and learning efforts.

• Design, develop, and maintain Smeal’s new and existing online courses.  (Courses include a variety of materials/methods and require the creation of learning resources and related documentation as dictated by course design.)

• Lead development of Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship and other graduate programs by managing a cross-unit team to develop new program and courses, from initiation to completing, including scope, objectives development, timeline, personnel, resources, budget, quality assurance, integration procedures, documentation, evaluation, reports, and publication

• Provide residential course support (Canvas support, assessment strategies, learning technology consultation and implementation) for the Smeal College of Business.

• Think creatively and apply research-based learning theories including needs and task analysis, pedagogical theory, assessment strategies, and best practices for the development of university-level courses.

• Implement usability and accessibility requirements such as ADA Section 508, copyright and universal design strategies in online learning environments.

• Use various learning management systems and content management systems, web conferencing tools, and social media, problem-based learning, and case-based learning tools.

• Collaborate and consult with subject matter experts on the effective use of learning strategies, web-based resources, multimedia technologies, and instructional applications and systems to improve teaching and learning for online and blended delivery.

• Collaborate with multimedia and video production staff to create engaging course videos.

• Design and conduct training workshops in instructional design strategies for faculty and students

• Assist in the development and implementation of a team project management process, staff processes, and procedures, and provide mentoring and oversight to other team members.

• Ensure quality benchmarks and accreditation standards are met in courses and program evaluation.

• Network and act as a liaison with University organizations, committees, and task-forces that promote instructional design, learning theory, and technology innovations.

• Deal with multiple constituencies in a fast-paced, dynamic, team-based work environment.

 

Learning Designer/Research Assistant, Clearinghouse for Military Readiness, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 6/2012- 5/2015

For multiple projects (Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program, Severity Scale, Risk Assessment) funded by the Department of Defense

• Design and develop learning programs based on adult learning principles in alignment with partner needs using a variety of learning development tools, technologies, and templates.

• Create measurable learning objectives and goals for assigned education events/activities.

• Work with project stakeholders to refine learning objectives, project scope, assumptions and constraints.

• Provide project management for the timely creation of learning products and activities.

• Work as a team member with graphic designers, project managers, software engineers, and audio and video producers to develop courseware content for web-based and mobile delivery.

• Manage and coordinate content experts (including University Faculty) for the development of educational resources.

• Identify and provide staff support for the use of Content and Learning Management Systems.

• Conduct literature reviews and identify best and promising practices for engaging adult learners; and techniques for teaching face to face and online.

• Develop a curriculum vetting system to identify promising existing curriculum for topics specified by the Department of Defense.

• Engage in academic scholarship activities (e.g., peer-review publishing, presentations, and grantsmanship)

• Assist with other Clearinghouse activities related to its mission especially in regards to learning products.

 

Instructional Designer, Information Technology Services – Training, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 07/2010–6/2012

• Worked as part of a small team with the Department of Donor Relations that consisted of both subject matter experts and technology specialists to determine development software user needs, support new training development activities on multiple projects.

• Identified and develop appropriate strategies for implementing instructional technology in both face-to-face, blended and online learning environments.

• Developed training materials and conduct training on Penn State’s eSteward system and other systems as requested.

• Designed and structure instructional solutions for an active, collaborative learning environment; in face-to-face, blended, and online learning environments.

• Participated in the review and design of classroom training materials and activities; revise existing face-to-face and online courses to ensure their continuous improvement.

• Designed learning experiences to support stewardship responsibilities within every Penn State unit.

• Met project deadlines, communicate with stakeholders and work in a team environment.

• Used software tools including eSteward, Excel, Adobe Captivate, Adobe Connect Pro, and Adobe Presenter, SharePoint.

• Collaborated with faculty to integrate Penn State Blogs tool into curriculum. Offered training to students on the use of moveable type.

 

Positions before 2010 available on request.

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